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How To Check Aadhaar Card Status?

It may take long for Aadhaar Card by Unique Identification Authority of India i.e. UIDAI to reach your home through post after you have registered for it. It usually takes 90 days i.e. 3 months for Aadhaar card to reach your home. Until then you can always check the status of your Aadhaar Card online through the details given on your enrollment slip given to you after the process of registration. All the details like name, address, number, date and time of registration are mentioned on the enrollment slip.

Now there are various ways you can check the status of your pending Aadhaar card. The three easy ways to check the status are:

You will see the enrollment ID box on this page. Mention your enrollment ID number which is 14 digits, given on the ID itself.

Now mention the date and time also mentioned on the enrollment ID itself. The date and time will also be of 14 digits. Enrollment ID number and date and time are in total 28 digits and they form your temporary enrollment ID (EID).

Now in the next box type the captcha image showing above the box.

Now the final step is to click on “Check Status” button and see the status of your Aadhaar Card on the same page itself.

2. Check Aadhaar Card status through mobile phone

If you don’t have access to internet connection or don’t know how to use a computer you can always check your Aadhaar Card status through a mobile phone. Simply dial the Aadhaar Toll-Free Number which is 1800-300-1947. It is a status inquiry telephone number. They will ask for your details like 14 digit enrollment ID number, name, address etc and you will be able to know your Aadhaar Card status soon enough.

3. Check Aadhaar Card status through SMS

Aadhaar Card status can also be obtained through SMS. If you don’t have a internet connection or don’t know how to use a computer this is another option for you. All you have to do is send a text message to UIDAI and your status will be shown on your mobile screen.

You have to send the message in the format mentioned below:

UID STATUS<14 DIGIT ENROLLMENT NUMBER>

The message has to be sent to the toll-free number 51969. You will receive the text message in few seconds regarding your Aadhaar Card status.

But it should be noted that the SMS should be sent from the same number you mentioned on the application form, which is stored in the Aadhaar data base.

4. How to check status if the enrollment ID is lost?

Many times it happens that people lose their 14 digit enrollment ID number and are then unable to check the status of their Aadhaar Card. In such a situation then follow the steps mentioned below.